JP2552466B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko game machine and the like, and more specifically, a ball in which a ball is hit in a game area to perform a game. Regarding gaming machines.

[Prior Art] In a ball game machine of this type, one generally known in the art is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-98273.
There are those described in JP-A-61-222472 and JP-A-61-257667. In this conventional ball game machine, if the ball hit in the game area wins the starting winning opening and the starting winning ball is detected by the starting winning ball detector, the variable winning ball device is once or Two times controlled to the first state, the first
If the hit ball that has entered the variable winning ball device in the state of is winning the specific winning area and the specific winning ball is detected by the specific winning ball detector, a specific gaming state occurs and the variable winning ball The device is continuously opened and closed to control the first state. The hit balls that have entered the variable winning ball device in the first state win the normal winning area or the specific winning area, and the predetermined number (for example, 10 pieces) is detected by the 10-count detector that detects those winning balls. When the winning ball of is detected, the variable winning ball device is brought into the second state. Then, if the ball hitting the inside of the variable winning ball device in the first state due to the occurrence of the specific game state enters the specific winning area and is detected by the specific winning ball detector, the variable winning ball is detected. Repeated continuation control for controlling the ball device to the first state again is executed.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a pachinko game machine as an example of the conventional ball game machine described above, and, as will be described later, is a front view of a pachinko game machine which is also an embodiment of the present invention. is there.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a variable winning ball device 14 at the center of the game board 12. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a conventional example of the variable winning ball device 14, and for the sake of convenience of explanation, a reference numeral 14a is attached to distinguish it from the variable winning ball device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a conventional configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be briefly described.

Pachinko balls launched on the game board 12 start winning hole 16a,
Based on winning 16b or 18, the pair of open / close wing pieces 20a, 20b of the variable winning ball device 14a opens from the actual closed state to the open state (not shown) and closes to the actual closed state. The series of opening / closing operations is controlled once or twice. A pachinko ball enters the winning space 22 of the variable winning ball device 14a while the opening / closing wings 20a, 20b open and close, and the pachinko ball wins the V-pocket winning hole 24 provided in the lower center of the winning space 22. Is detected, the open / close blades 20a, 20b are continuously opened and closed up to 18 times based on the detection signal. During that time, when the number of winning balls to the variable winning ball device 14a becomes 10, even if the number of times of opening and closing the blades 20a, 20b is less than 18 times, the blades 20a, 20b are forcibly closed. Be put in a state. In this way, in the opening / closing control of the opening / closing blades 20a, 20b (control of the V winning state) accompanying the pachinko ball winning in the V pocket winning opening 24, the maximum number of opening / closing of the opening / closing blades 20a, 20b or In the meantime, the upper limit of the number of pachinko balls to be won in the prize space 22 is set, and the gaming value associated with one V winning state is defined so as not to be different for each gaming machine.

Of the pachinko balls that enter the prize space 22 while the V winning state is controlled in accordance with the winning of the pachinko balls to the V pocket winning opening 24 and the opening / closing wings 20a, 20b are continuously opened and closed. In addition to the pachinko balls that normally win the winning holes 26a and 26b, if there is a pachinko ball that wins the V pocket winning port 24, that is detected, and the control of the V winning state is updated accordingly. For example, when the opening / closing blades 20a, 20b are in the 10th opening / closing operation, a sixth pachinko ball enters the winning space 22 and the pachinko ball wins the V pocket winning opening 24, which is detected. From that point on,
That is, even though the open / close control of the open / close blades 20a, 20b is not opened / closed 18 times and 10 pachinko balls are not won during that time, new open / close blades 20a, 20b are newly added from that point.
The V winning state is controlled until the game is opened and closed a maximum of 18 times or until 10 pachinko balls win, whichever comes first. Updating of the V winning state control associated with the winning of a pachinko ball into the V pocket winning hole 24 is 8 at maximum.
Allowed up to times. By limiting the number of updates in this way, the maximum value of the game that the player can obtain is limited, the management of the game hall where the pachinko machine is installed is easy to manage, and the service to the player is provided. This is because it is possible to make a pachinko gaming machine that is fair. In this way, by the pachinko balls winning the V pocket winning opening 24, the control of the V winning state, that is, the repetitive continuous control for controlling the variable winning ball device 14 to the first state again is performed, and a predetermined game value is given. It becomes possible.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As described above, the V-pocket winning hole 24 is a specific winning area in which conditions under which a predetermined gaming value can be given to the player are defined, but in the conventional pachinko gaming machine. Is the V
It was not possible to change the degree of difficulty of winning a pachinko ball into the pocket winning opening 24 so much, and the winning space 22 was provided in the winning space 22.

However, the difficulty of winning a pachinko ball to the V-pocket winning hole 24 is an important and most interesting point for the player, which greatly influences the game value that can be obtained, while for the manager of the amusement park, etc. This is a very important part in adjusting the payout rate of the game machine.

For this reason, if it is possible to control the winning of the pachinko balls to the V-pocket winning hole 24 and change the difficulty level of winning the V-pocket winning hole 24, the player will also be able to play in the playing field. You will be able to get an interesting pachinko game machine that is also desirable for business owners.

To put it more generally, in the conventional ball game machine, the winning probability of the hit ball to the specific winning area conditioned so that the repeated continuation control that is beneficial to the player is executed is changed. It is considered that the interestingness of the game in the ball game machine is remarkably improved when it is configured to be able to do so.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation,
The purpose is to improve the fun of the game by changing the prize probability of the specific prize area, and to improve the fun of the game by devising an opportunity to improve the probability of winning the game. It is to provide a game machine.

[Means for Solving the Problem] The present invention is a ball-and-ball game machine in which a ball is hit in a game area to perform a game, and is provided in the game area, which is advantageous to a player. A variable winning ball device that can be changed between a state and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player; and a specific winning region and a normal winning region that are provided in the variable winning ball device and in which a ball can be won. When a ball hits the specific winning area, the game state becomes a predetermined specific gaming state, the variable winning ball device is in the first state, and the variable winning ball device is in the first state. The variable winning ball device is in the second state when the total winning number of hits to the specific winning region and the normal winning region is a predetermined number, and the variable winning ball device in the first state When the hit ball that entered inside wins the specific winning area In this case, the variable winning ball device can be repeatedly and continuously controlled to be in the first state again, and the ball game machine causes the variable winning ball device to be in the second state and the specific game state. Regardless of whether it is in the specific game state or not, when the detection of the entry of a hit ball into a certain predetermined area other than the detection of the winning ball for performing the control and the repeated continuation control is performed. It is characterized by further comprising a winning probability changing member for changing the winning probability of hitting a ball in the specific winning area.

[Operation] According to the present invention, a specific winning area and a normal winning area are provided in the variable winning ball device, and a specific game in which a game state is predetermined when a hit ball is won in the specific winning area. This is the first state in which the variable winning ball device is advantageous for the player. In the first state of the variable winning ball device, the variable winning ball device is disadvantageous to the player when the total number of hits in the specific winning area and the normal winning area reaches a predetermined number. When the ball hitting into the variable winning ball apparatus in the first state enters the specific winning area, the variable winning ball apparatus becomes the first state again. Continuous control is possible. And by the function of the winning probability variation member,
The entry of a hit ball into a certain predetermined area other than the detection of the winning ball for performing the control for setting the variable winning ball device to the second state, the control for generating the specific game state, the repeating continuation control, and the like. When the detection is performed, the winning probability of hitting a ball in the specific winning area changes regardless of whether or not it is in the specific gaming state.

[Embodiment] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As described above, FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 10 which is both an example of a conventional pachinko gaming machine and an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game board 12 having a game area formed on the front side thereof is detachably attached to a front frame 30, and the central portion of the game board 12 is opened and closed. A variable winning ball device 14 having wings 20a and 20b is arranged. As shown in the figure, the variable winning ball device 14 has a second state that is disadvantageous to the player when the opening / closing blades 20a and 20b are closed, and a second state that is advantageous to the player when the opening / closing blades 20a and 20b perform the opening / closing operation. It can be changed to one state. Three start winning openings 16a, 16b and 18 are provided between the variable winning ball device 14 and the out ball entrance 32 provided at the lowermost part of the game area of the game board 12. The above points are the same as the conventional pachinko game machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a variable winning ball device 14 provided in a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 14 includes a winning space 22 formed in a main body substrate 34. The winning of pachinko balls in the winning space 22 is controlled by the opening and closing blades 20a, 20b. That is, when the open / close blades 20a, 20b are in the solid line state shown, the pachinko balls cannot enter the winning space 22, but in the open state, the falling pachinko balls are the open / close blades.
It is accepted by 20a and 20b and guided into the winning space 22.

In the winning space 22, the winning ball sorting member 28 that swings up and down
In addition, a V pocket winning opening 24, which is an example of a specific winning area, is formed in the lower center part of the winning space 22, and regular winning openings 26a, which are an example of a normal winning area, are formed on both sides of the V pocket winning opening 24.
26b is formed.

The feature of the variable winning ball device 14 according to this embodiment is that the winning control members 36a and 36b are provided above the entrance of the V pocket winning opening 24, that is, in the front stage of the entrance, and the winning control member 3 is provided.
By making 6a and 36 movable laterally symmetrically, the width W of the space between the pair of winning control members 36a and 36b can be changed. As a result, when the winning control members 36a and 36b are moved outward and the distance W between them is expanded as shown by the alternate long and short dash line,
It becomes easy to win a pachinko ball to the V-pocket prize hole 24. On the contrary, when the winning control members 36a, 36b are brought close to each other and are in a state of a solid line, the distance W between them becomes narrow, and it becomes difficult to win a pachinko ball to the V pocket winning port 24. Therefore, depending on how to move the winning control members 36a, 36b, V
It is possible to make pachinko balls into the pocket winning opening 24 easy or difficult to win, and to control them arbitrarily.

Next, the configuration and operation of the winning control members 36a, 36b having such a function will be described in more detail.

4 (A), (B), (A '), and (B') are views for explaining the configuration and operation of the winning control members 36a, 36b.
(A ') is a plan sectional view of (A) and (B') is a sectional view of (B). Referring to FIG. 4, the winning control member 36a,
36b includes a pair of plate-like portions projecting upward from the entrance of the V pocket winning opening 24, and the dimension D in the depth direction thereof is selected to be equal to the depth dimension of the V pocket winning opening 24, for example. . The movement of the winning control members 36a and 36b is realized by the following configuration, for example. That is, the engagement protrusion 3
8a and 38b are formed respectively. The engaging protrusions 38a, 38b are engaged with the elliptical groove 40 formed in the pulley 42. Therefore, the pulley 42 is slowly rotated by the output shaft 45 of the motor 44, whereby the winning control member 36a,
The interval W of 36b moves from the minimum width Wmin shown in FIG. 4 (A ') to the maximum width Wmax shown in FIG. 4 (B').

Further, instead of changing the width W of the V pocket winning opening 24, the winning control member may be capable of changing the depth dimension D of the V pocket winning opening 24.

The above-described configuration for moving the prize control members 36a and 36b is an example, and the prize control member 36 may be provided by another mechanism.
You may make it move a and 36b. For example, it may be configured by a mechanism including a combination of cranks and link members or a mechanism including a combination of gears.

FIG. 5 is an illustrative view for explaining a winning control member 46 according to another embodiment of the present invention. This prize control member
The feature of 46 is that it can be moved left and right on the V pocket winning opening 24. More specifically, the winning control member 46
Is a member whose width is kept constant, and is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction as shown by the solid line and the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. Therefore, when the prize control member 46 causes a pachinko ball that has entered the prize space 22 to fall in the prize space 22, the position of the prize control member 46 causes the pachinko balls to fall in the same place as V. The player may or may not be able to win the pocket winning opening 24.

6 (A), (B), (A '), and (B') are views for explaining an example of a mechanism for moving the prize control member 46 in the left-right direction as described above. (A ') is a plan sectional view of (A) and (B') is a sectional view of (B). Referring to FIG. 6, the winning control member 46 is connected to the rear side by a connecting plate 48, and an engaging long hole 50 extending in the vertical direction is formed in the central portion of the connecting plate 48. And
An engagement protrusion 54 is engaged with the engagement elongated hole 50. Engagement protrusion
54 is provided eccentrically with respect to the rotation center of the drive pulley 52. Therefore, when the drive pulley 52 is slowly rotated by the rotation of the output shaft 57 of the motor 156, the winning control member 46 moves in the left-right direction along with the rotation of the drive pulley 52.

The mechanism for moving the prize control member 46 in the left-right direction is an example shown in FIG. 6, and is realized by another mechanism such as a combination of gears and a combination of link members. You can also do it.

Furthermore, the winning control member may be vertically movable. FIG. 7 is a side sectional view showing an example of a mechanism for driving the winning control member 55 in the vertical direction. With reference to FIG. 7, an operating member 56 is fixed to the rear of the winning control member 55. A protrusion 58 is formed on the rear end of the actuating member 56, and the protrusion 58 engages with the engaging groove 62 of the rotary disc 60. The engagement groove 62 is a groove provided eccentrically with respect to the center of rotation of the rotating disk 60. Therefore, when the rotating disk 60 is rotated, the protrusion 58 engaging with the engaging groove 62 is moved in the perspective direction about the rotation center. Therefore, the winning control member 55 is slid vertically. It should be noted that FIG. 7 (A) shows a state in which the motor 64 rotates to move the prize control member 55 upward, and FIG. 7 (B) shows a state in which the motor 64 rotates to move the prize control member 55 downward. Indicates.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, the prize-ball distributing member 28 may also move up and down in association with the rotation of the motor 64.

8 and 9 are views for explaining still another embodiment of the winning control member. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 as well, a winning control member for controlling the winning of a pachinko ball into the V pocket winning opening 24 formed in the variable winning ball device 65 of the same type as described above will be described.

At the lower part of the winning space 22, a ball rolling plate 66 is provided which is gently inclined downward from the back toward the front. Most of the pachinko balls that have won the prize space 22 fall in the prize space 22, roll forward on the ball rolling plate 66, and win the V pocket prize hole 24 or the normal prize holes 26a and 26b. Therefore, a protrusion 68 is provided in the middle of the center of the ball rolling plate 66 so as to be able to project and retract. As a result, when the projection 68 projects from the ball rolling plate 66, it becomes difficult to win a pachinko ball into the V pocket winning port 24, and when the projection 68 does not project from the ball rolling plate 66, V It becomes easy to win a pachinko ball to the pocket winning port 24. The protrusion 68 can be realized by the same mechanism as the vertical movement of the prize control member 55 described in FIG. It can also be realized by another mechanism, for example, a mechanism using a cam or the like.

By the way, as described above, each of the winning control members 36a, 36b (46, 55 or the protrusion 6) that controls the winning of the V pocket winning port 24.
8) respectively control the winning of the pachinko balls to the V pocket winning port 24 by moving in a predetermined direction or mode. The movement of each winning control member is related to the gaming mode of the pachinko gaming machine, It is possible to change in various modes as described in.

First, the winning control member can be constantly changed. The speed of change may be an appropriate speed that is interesting to the player.

In response to the pachinko ball winning the predetermined winning opening, the width of the winning control members 36a, 36b is expanded, the winning control member 46 is moved in a predetermined direction, or the winning control member 55 is moved upward, or the protrusion 68. So as to project, and then, according to the pachinko ball winning the same winning opening, the width of the winning control member 36a, 36b narrows, or the winning control member 46 moves in the opposite direction, or the winning control member 55 It can be lowered or the projection 68 can be retracted. In this way, by changing each prize control member according to the winning of the pachinko ball to the predetermined winning opening, it is possible to enhance the relevance to the game content of the entire pachinko gaming machine and narrow down the aim of the prize ball. There is an interesting thing that can be done.

Further, each winning control member may be moved by winning a pachinko ball into the starting winning openings 16a, 16b, 18 of an example of a predetermined area. Depending on the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning opening, the winning control member may be moved for a predetermined period, or the winning control member is moved in a certain direction due to the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning opening, and then The prize control member may be moved in the original direction when a pachinko ball is won in the starting prize hole.

The prize control member may be moved when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine reaches a state where a predetermined gaming value can be given, that is, a specific gaming state. For example, the variable winning ball device 14
The winning control member may be moved only when the opening / closing blades 20a, 20b of FIG.

The drive of the prize control member may be controlled by the pachinko ball passing through a predetermined place in the variable winning ball device. For example, in the variable winning ball device 14, when a pachinko ball has passed a predetermined position in the winning space 22, the winning control member is driven and controlled, and the V pocket winning opening 24.
It is possible to control the value given to the player by making the hepatinko ball easy to win or hard to win.

Further, a variable display member may be provided on the pachinko gaming machine, and the prize control member may be controlled when the variable display member has a constant display.

Further, it is possible to drive and control the winning control member based on the count value of out balls and safe balls to the pachinko gaming machine.

In the above-described embodiment, the winning control member is described as a member for changing the degree of difficulty of winning a pachinko ball into the V pocket winning opening 24 as a specific winning area provided in the variable winning ball device. did. However, the specific winning area (V pocket winning opening) and the winning control member are not limited to those described above. For example,
Instead of the variable winning ball device, a fixed winning ball device may be provided with a specific winning area and a winning control member for changing the degree of difficulty of winning a pachinko ball to that area. That is, the specific winning area is not a winning opening in the variable winning ball device, but an arbitrary place on the game board surface, that is, an area provided at any place inside or outside the variable winning ball device, and to that area. A prize control member for controlling the prize may be provided. When a hit ball is won in a specific winning area provided in the variable winning ball device, the game state becomes a predetermined specific playing state, the winning ball device is in the first state, and the variable winning ball device is In the first state, when the total number of hit balls in the specific winning area and the normal winning area reaches a predetermined number, the variable winning ball device is in the second state, and When a ball hitting the inside of the variable winning ball device in the state 1 wins the specific winning area, the variable winning ball device is brought into the first state again, and thus it is possible to perform repeated continuation control. By the prize control members 36a, 36b, the prize control member 46, the prize control member 55, the projection 68, and the ball rolling plate 66, the control for setting the variable winning ball device in the second state and the specific game state are generated. Regardless of whether it is in the specific game state or not, when the detection of the entry of a hit ball into a certain predetermined area other than the detection of the winning ball for performing the control and the repeated continuation control is performed. A winning probability changing member that changes the winning probability of hitting a ball in the specific winning area is configured.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, due to the function of the winning probability changing member, the occurrence of a specific game state in which the variable winning ball device is in the first state according to the winning of a hit ball, and the variable winning ball device is again in the first state. Since the winning probability of hitting the specific winning area in which the continuous continuous control in the state of 1 is possible changes, it is possible to improve the fun of the game in the ball game machine. Moreover, since the chance that the winning probability fluctuates is that the entry of the batting ball into a certain predetermined area is detected, whether or not the batting ball entered into the game area enters the predetermined area may be determined. It becomes a player's concern, and the interestingness associated with the variation of the winning probability can be improved more effectively. Furthermore, if the winning probability of hitting a ball in the specific winning area fluctuates in a state where it is not in the specific gaming state, the probability of occurrence of the specific gaming state fluctuates, and in the state of the specific gaming state, the aforementioned specific If the winning probability of hitting a ball in the winning area fluctuates, the probability that the repeated continuation control is performed will fluctuate, and the fluctuating target is the occurrence probability of the specific game state and the execution probability of the repeated continuation control. Since both are present, an even more varied and interesting game can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention and which is also a conventional device. FIG. 3 is a front view of a conventional variable winning ball device. FIG. 4 is an illustrative view showing one example of a drive mechanism for controlling the width of the winning control member. FIG. 5 is a front view of the variable winning ball device for explaining another way of moving the winning control member. FIG. 6 is an illustrative view for explaining an example of a mechanism for moving the prize control member left and right. FIG. 7 is a side sectional view for explaining an example of a mechanism for moving the prize control member in the vertical direction. FIG. 8 is a front view of a variable winning ball device provided with the winning control member for showing another embodiment of the winning control member. FIG. 9 is a side sectional view for explaining the operation of the winning control member shown in FIG. In the figure, 10 is a pachinko game machine, 12 is a game board, 14 is a variable winning ball device, 22 is a winning space, 24 is a V pocket winning hole as a specific winning area, 36a, 36b, 46, 55, 68 are winning control. A member is shown.

Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] 1. A ball-and-ball game machine in which a ball is struck in a game area to play a game. A first state, which is provided in the game area and is advantageous to the player, is disadvantageous to the player. A variable winning ball apparatus that can be changed to a second state, a variable winning ball apparatus, which is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus, includes a specific winning area in which a ball can be won and a normal winning area, and the ball is in the specific winning area. When a prize is won, the game state becomes a predetermined specific game state and the variable winning ball apparatus becomes the first state. When the variable winning ball apparatus is in the first state, the specific winning area and the normal state The variable winning ball device is in the second state when the total number of hit balls in the winning area reaches a predetermined number, and the ball hitting the variable winning ball device in the first state is the above-mentioned. When a player wins a specific winning area, the variable winning ball device The repetitive continuation control in the first state becomes possible, and the ball game machine performs the control for setting the variable winning ball device in the second state, the control for generating the specific game state, and the repetitive continuation control. In addition to the detection of the winning ball for the detection of the entry of the hitting ball into a certain predetermined area, regardless of whether or not it is in the specific game state, of the hitting ball to the specific winning area A ball game machine, further comprising a winning probability changing member that changes the winning probability. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probability changing member includes a member for changing a size of a winning opening of the specific winning area. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probability changing member includes a member that changes a position of a winning opening in the specific winning area. 4. The winning probability changing member includes a member for guiding a prize connected to the specific winning region, and the member for guiding the winning is moved up and down by a driving means to hit a specific winning region. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the position of the entrance of the is up and down. 5. The winning probability changing member includes a flow path changing member that changes the winning probability of hitting a ball in the specific winning area by changing the flow of hitting balls. Ball game machine according to the first clause of the. 6. The first predetermined range is provided in the variable winning ball device, the first range of the claim 1.
The ball game machine described in the item. 7. The first area according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined area is provided outside the variable winning ball apparatus.
The ball game machine described in the item. 8. The predetermined winning area is constituted by a starting winning area defined so that the variable winning ball device can be brought into a first state by winning a hit ball. The ball-and-ball game machine according to item 7.